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Theta Gem

Observable Variable Star Good (44/100)

Range: 3.2 - 3.9, Period: 233.0d

HIP 33018; Theta Gem; 34 Gem VariableStar Gem Visible Level 1 Naked eye / Binoculars - Monitor brightness changes
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Physical Properties

Magnitude 3.60
Range 3.2 - 3.9
Period 233 days
Spectral Type A2IV
Star Color White (B-V 0.10)
Distance 189 ly

Position & Identifiers

RA 06h 52m 47.3s
Dec +33° 57' 40.0"
Constellation Gem
HR 2540
HIP 33018
Bayer Theta
Flamsteed 34 Gem
Double Cat 5532

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Multiple Star System B: optical

Components 3
Component IDs AB
Separation 80.8″
Companion Mag 12.6
Position Angle 324°
Star Colors A: White
Discoverer FOX 150

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